Today, I have a gift I want to give you. I’s a gift EVERY WOMAN NEEDS! And it’s tucked inside this short video. I recorded it last week for a friend’s Christmas give-away, but after I finished it, I just knew God wanted me to give it to you too! So, instead of reading about it, please click the arrow below so I can tell you about it.
I’ve got a question and a give-away for you, but first here are some things I want to share::
Printable Christmas Prayer
For those hopping over from my P31 devotion today, welcome! That story I share in the video is the year that led to the writing of my Christmas prayer. If you’d like to receive a FREE printable version of it, please enter your email in the box below and click signup.You’ll receive an email within 24 hours that include links to download the prayer as a printable 4×6, 5×7 or 8×10 you can frame for yourself and give as gifts.
Confident Heart Online Study
I also want to invite you to join me and women from all over who will gather here beginning January 16th to read through my book, A Confident Heart. We’ll walk through each chapter together and discover how we can overcome self-doubts and strong or even subtle insecurity by learning how to to live in THE security of God’s promises! I’m so excited about all God’s laying on my heart for our study, and I’d love for you to be part of this special community where we’ll share encouragement, prayers and stories of all that God is doing in and through us!
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Enter Today’s Give-away
How you are going to give yourself grace this Christmas? I’ll share my answer in the comments below. You can share yours and any other thoughts you have about video message or the topic of my devotion and you’ll be entered to win this gift pak just in time for Christmas:
- Copies of my book (for you & two friends)
- 3 Sets of Confident Heart conference calls (optional)
- $10 Starbucks gift card
- Godiva Chocolate Bar
Click below this post where it says “Share Your Thoughts” and do just that. Then be sure to share this post with friends (see those tell-a-friend buttons? They make it really easy). If you do, leave another comment and tell me. You’ll be entered twice! {Update: Congratulations Angel Miller (your were selected in our prayerful yet random drawing for a winner. We’ll email you details! Thank you all for entering. Be sure to sign up for email updates in the sidebar so you don’t any future give-aways!)
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Give myself grace this Christmas…this is something I am trying to figure out. I have not had a chance to slow down with working and trying to prepare for the vacation to see family. I plan on enjoying the holidays with our family because we only see them twice a year or so. I like to go to my hometown church Christmas morning because I have not been there in years since I moved out of state.
I am giving myself grace by removing the expectations of Christmas. The pressure of finding the perfect presents, the baking, the house being just right. I want to enjoy the reason for the season, JESUS! I want to spend quality time with my family.
Have a very Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Renee, Literally MOMENTS before I watched the devotional video (and I had to still myself for SIX WHOLE MINUTES to watch it!) I had JUST shared Psalm 46:10 on my Facebook page for myself as well as others, in attempt to Just Be. Your words have, once again, resonated. I thank you for your obedience. I hope someday to tell you just what your words have meant in my life these past several months. Giving your book as a gift this holiday season would be truly special and meaningful. God bless.
P.S. I shared with this with all of my friends and family on FB.
Giving myself the gift of not fussing over unnecessary stuff. Baking less, but WITH the kids. Messier but a lot more fun.
I’ve given myself permission to take my time. Christmas this year is “no pressure”, and letting others share in the “work” in preparing for the family gathering. grace… such a beautiful word, a wonderful gift… thank you for the reminder…
Thank you for the reminder that Grace is something we can have and not feel quilty. I think we as women always have guilt feelings. The holiday season is a perfect reminder – did we do enough, did we buy enough, is there enough ?????? It can easily get out of hand. Thank you again for the reminder.
Love Patti
I saw your picture on a friends FB page. I am glad I clicked on it. I really needed the GRACE that I feel right now. Even if it is only for right now. I am going to get up from the computer and work on just what I can do now and not worry about what needs to be done late. Thank you for your words.
I am giving myself Grace this year by helping the less fortunate more than myself. I have headed up the Angel tree at our church this year and it has really helped me stay focused on God’s provisions to all. He has given so much to us, and I am thankful for that. Also He is showing me everyday that he provides love through strangers to the community where it is needed most. We are all Children of God no matter are age and even if we have nothing, we still have God’s love. I am so thankful that I have been able to show this to others!
I am giving not only myself grace, but also to my sweet family. I tend to be kinda high strung and I am resolved to not get bent out of shape if something is not perfect. It not only gets me down, but puts a damper on the mood of my home. Also, I am letting Bob Evans help me out with my Christmas dinner. He is such a great guy! Merry Christmas!!!!
I am giving myself Grace by realizing that running here, there and everywhere this Christmas season is not helping my family focus of the greatest Christmas present of all, Jesus Christ! So I have told all of our extended family that our family of five will spend Christmas morning focusing on our family of five!
I am giving myself grace by enjoying being instead of doing. Too often, I miss the moments of being with people because I am too busy with the tasks I feel I must be doing to have a ‘successful’ holiday. The Lord has been teaching me about the most important thing ~ the relationships with which I am blessed! Merry Christmas!
I am giving myself grace, by not stressing on how much “stuff” my 2 year old gets for Christmas, but rather focusing on how much LOVE we can give to other people. Today marks three years that I lost my 14 month old child in a car accident. I am also giving myself grace every Christmas with the guilt that lives in my heart, as the “accident” was determined to be my fault. This tragedy made me realize how important it is to show love to others and help others, as it may be your last day on this Earth. RIP Malachi 10/05/07-12/14/08 Mommy misses you.
I’m giving myself grace this year by scaling back the gifts & purchases this year. It’s my son’s first Christmas and I am trying to start traditions that don’t involve tons of plastic toys under the tree, but rather meaningful celebrations that create lasting memories & glorify the “reason for the season.” Thank you for the beautiful message!
Love the daily guidence, such a help and blessing, hopeing to win the giveaway, to share the books with friends to help encourge, Praying I will be chosen, Thank You for this opertunity.
I am giving myself grace this year by trying not to be overwhelmed by all the hustle of Christmas. We are actually staying home and not traveling to visit family. We have planned to important events for our family. A birthday party for Jesus and serving the less fortunate Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day.
Great Message! Thank you! Aloha.
I’ve also shared on Twitter! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Giving myself grace if I am not perfect this year. Family calendars may not be finished or perfect, I may not make all my candies this year, and my house doesn’t have to be spotless.
Shared on FB; and I’ve started thinking about the third person who will enjoy reading your book (when I am the chosen winner!). LOL. Merry CHRISTmas.